✅ SOLVED Just need to know what this thing is! It's been bugging me for days now!

FreeBirdTim

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Nothing thrilling, but I need to know what this item is and what it was used for. I've strained my brain for days and can't imagine it's purpose. Any guesses would be appreciated.

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My vote would go for a link to an old pocket watch chain.
 

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Maybe it just hangs something flat from a chain worn around the neck.
As configured, a widget attached to it would hang rotated 90-degrees from the plane of the neck chain.
 

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Could be, but why the holes and why is there a threaded screw inside it?
 

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I think he is referring to the interior portion of the link. You need a decent sized screen and it has to be enlarged to see it. I still think it's a fancy bar link of some type, probably gold plated at one time. Could be wrong though.

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We can't ID what you don't show or tell us

I showed you and I told you! The screw is inside the link. Could just be a decoration.
 

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Except for the 2 Loops,and no pins showing.

and because all the bar links I can find are solid

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looks like a Tiny Pocket Knife / Fingernail File type gizmo to me.

of course it would have 2 Loops if it was originally Connected like a bar link to a Pocket Watch Chain.

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Try putting your Thumb Nail in here & pulling

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May be Tuff though if this was Dug,
and need WD-40 & Playing
 

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Although... Jeff may be on to something... I recall seeing something similar to what he is describing...

Of course I just woke up... Or did I ?...hmmm Sleep typing ? ? ?
 

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FreeBirdTim - How about a side view of this thing. The original photos you posted appear to be of the same side, just 1/4 turned.
This thing is driving me nuts now because the more I look at it the more I think I've seen it before for some reason.

jeff posted...
of course it would have 2 Loops if it was originally Connected like a bar link to a Pocket Watch Chain.

One of the loops could have come off the other end. Come on that's not even worth mentioning imo.
 

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Okay, I cleaned it up a little more and took photos of all 4 sides. It does not open up, so not a pocket knife or file. Keep the guesses coming!

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Much Better Pictures :thumbsup:

I'm leaning towards Necklace or Bracelet Piece
 

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That's not a spring inside, is it? I can't see how the ends are made but could the item be stretched?
 

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I don't think it's a spring. Can't stretch it. I might be able to pry it apart to see what's inside, but it looks like a machine screw to me.
 

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